I don't know Nate. I kind of liked the first one, but the second isn't bad. That's what I love about sandy buckets... you really are never "wrong"
I do the same weathering with acrylic. You could grab some more tans for the eyes if you wanted to make another change.
I do a little different technique, but you get the same idea...
I'll start a new thread with some of my TKs. I don't want to take away from your awesome work here. I'm still amazed this is a CE...